Ricky E. Willow

Ricky E. Willow, 62, of New Berlin, entered into rest on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Gardens at Easton.

He was born August 19, 1963, in Sunbury, a son of the late Leonard E. and Gloria M. (Kratzer) Willow.

Ricky attended Middleburg High School.

He was devoted to the operation of his family’s furniture store, Willow’s Furniture. Prior to that, he worked at several different modular home manufacturing factories.

Ricky enjoyed playing cards, riding bike, listening to music, and going for walks.

He is survived by four sisters, Christine DeLong and her husband, Samuel, of Penns Creek, Joann Walter and her husband, Richard, of Middleburg, Sharon Willow of Mifflinburg, and Karen Straub of Mifflinburg; 7 nieces and nephews, Roxanne Stratford and her husband, Dustin, Kirk Wirth and his wife, Theresa, Eric Wirth and his wife, Alicia, Cody Benfer, Stacy Shafer and her husband, Drew Tingley, Ashley Haines, and Ryan Lose and his companion, Stephanie Oberdorf; and 7 great-nieces and 1 great-nephew, Olivia Stratford, Elaina Stratford, Jenna Wirth, Katie Wirth, Matthew Shafer, Haley Shafer, Sophia Shafer, and Kora Lose.

In addition to his parents, Ricky was preceded in death by his twin children, Brian, at birth, and Jennifer, at 18 months old; and his special aunt, Lora Jean Kratzer.

The family would like to thank Ricky’s special neighbors, Ron and Franny Blatchley, for helping him.

Family and friends are welcome from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2026, at George P. Garman Funeral Homes, Inc., 9366 Route 35, Mt. Pleasant Mills, PA 17853, where a funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Beverly Hoffman officiating.

Burial will follow in Zion Church Cemetery, Middleburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Ricky’s name can be made to a dementia or cancer research organization of the donor’s choosing.